Thursday, December 17, 2015

Washington Art Association is proud to announce Hugh O'Donnell as the juror for our 2016 member's exhibition. Monetary awards in painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture and a new award for portrait painting!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Any Art Alumni looking for a job?
PART TIME PRINT Assistant-- Inc. 5000 growing diploma frame manufacturer in N. Monroe seeks PT Assistant to help with printing needs. Position involves management of day to day print jobs on our Xerox color printer including: file set up, oversight of quality standards and management of supply levels. Must have strong attention to detail, working knowledge of Adobe software, be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 20 lbs. 25+ hours per week, more flexibility in summer, if desired. Email resumes to caroline@diplomaframe.com

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Guidelines: Submit a 250-500 word artist statement, 100 word bio, one-page CV, and up to 5 images of current work.

[LIGHTBOX] is a back-lit, 48 in x 48 in, curated public art opportunity. This rotating solo moment encapsulates our mission of transforming the ordinary and mundane into the illuminated and unexpected. It’s location is at street level. We’re in a high foot traffic area near the Yale Art Gallery, Yale School of Art; coffee shops, retail spaces, and restaurants. Artwork rotates on a 5-week schedule and is publicized through various social media and publications.We welcome artists who consider light sources, community engagement, and neighborhood spaces part of their process. This opportunity was made possible with support from Artspace.

As mixed media artists, we
explore content that relates to the transformation of everyday materials from
the funky to the subtle. For this exhibition, No Pop invites 15 artists to be
in dialogue about salability as it relates to their individual art practices.
We sell affordable work between $30-$1000. Buying art is an investment into a
studio practice. We encourage first time as well as seasoned collectors to join
us in this dialogue. This month's topic has two primary aims: to contextualize
the scope of each artists ' work, and to sell art that relates to artist
ethics. New Haven has enormous potential to grow culturally; you make it
happen.

Participating Artist includes Phil Lique

with Guest
Chef:

Elise Dunphe (The
Illusive Goat)

No Pop fosters the arching
relationship between artist and patron, and we reassert value of the artists
work in intellectual and monetary terms. The studio will proudly display a
stock of works for sale: our aim is to sell books, sketches, prints, photographs,
small models and sculptures, etc. that can inform viewers and establish
relationships. As artists, Laura Marsh and Phil Lique, inform the community
about creative needs by integrating the boundaries between exhibiting, living,
producing, and teaching. Our philosophy embraces interdisciplinary artists who
reference popular culture and provide social commentary. Much like our Pop
ancestors, the studio provides the climate for production and collaboration.
Also influenced by the Fluxus, we believe in the daily performance of making
and experimenting. We've merged our Yale New Haven roots to form an
intersection that's picking up traction to steadily overcome class and social
boundaries.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is seeking art entries for the Accessible Art Project 2016. We will celebrate 8 years of showcasing artists who live and work in Western Connecticut in a year-long, multi-site series of exhibitions.

what is it? Both wall space for two dimensional work and storefront windows for art installations will be made available by various venues who will host more than 25 exhibitions in Danbury and Bethel throughout the year.

how to apply? Artists may apply by submitting samples of their work. Online entries only. Deadline for entries is Friday, January 8th. Any submissions after that will be put on file for future review.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Alain Picard will judge Mark Twain Library's highly esteemed art show this year. A preview gala event will open the 43rd annual Mark Twain Library Art Exhibition and Sale on Friday, Dec. 4. The juried Art Show will be open to the public during extended library hours through Sunday, Dec. 13. Alain says, "Judging is the fine balance between identifying technical skill and unique artistry. I tend to have a little criteria that I try to develop that combines the technical competence and excellence of execution on the basis of some definable skills, and the artist's unique vision, artistic style and ability to convey a specific mood or idea."

Alain will be presenting an artist's demonstration, Inside the Studio, at the library on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. He went to Cambodia as part of a relief trip with the Walnut Hill Community Church. He will be doing a whole collections of paintings based on that project. Cambodia survived a genocide, and this is part of a broader story he will tell of the people and places, and beauty revealed in the midst of brokenness. To view more of Alain's work, visit www.picardstudio.com.

We explore relationships between the wall, floor, and ceiling by protruding, expanding, and suspending forms. We utilize media to engage with new audiences. No Pop believes that artist talks can be candid and exploratory. Join us as we shed light on how artists make and present their work, or watch it live on your phone via periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/nopop

News: No Pop is accepting submissions for our street level exhibition opportunity, henceforth known as [Lightbox]. Please have a look and feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested in having their work illuminated in a high traffic area: http://www.nopop.gallery/submissions

Monday, November 9, 2015

Jill writes, "Join us for our Christmas Craft and Art Auction in the Barn at His Vineyard Christian Fellowship.

Delight in the atmosphere of the charming and cozy barn as you consider your favorite Christmas craft. Enjoy a free cup of coffee while you browse for that perfect piece of art.

Most of the art is original and one-of-a-kind and will start at a bid price of $50 --no reserve. Winners may take the art home that afternoon. If not present, you will be notified by Tuesday, November 17.

All proceeds go to His Vineyard Christian Fellowship to help with the completion of the service kitchen."

"I hope you'll stop by to check out the SALE and sip some hot cider with us."

STUDIO SUPER-SALE

November 14 &15

(snow dates Nov 21 & 22)

~10am-4pm on Saturday, the 14th

~12-4 on Sunday, the 15th

31 Keeler Road, Bridgewater, CT

(SALE will be in the blue-gray studio behind the driveway.)

ALL ART will be at least 40% OFF the current prices.

Everything from small drawings and maquettes, to large paintings and finished sculptures will be up for grabs - well, for sale anyway. Discounted Prices will range from $20 - $3,000. ALL reasonable offers for quantity purchases will be considered.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Art & Frame Of Danbury LLC. 60 Newtown Rd, Route 6 Plaza, Danbury, Connecticut 06810 . Open call to artist working in any medium.
All works MUST be no larger than 13" in all directions.
Drop off: Saturday: 11/7 from 10-6pm Monday - Wednesday: 11/9 - 11/11 from 10-7pm
$20 for up to 3 pieces.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Maryann writes, " If you could, please help me get the word out about my annual winery art glass show and sale. The weather this weekend doesn't look too promising so, if you find yourself indoors you might consider this:

The White Silo Winery, Rte. 37 E , Sherman, CT will host a glass art show and sale by artist Maryann Meken-Silvestri. Artists reception Saturday is October 3, 2-4pm. The show will be open from October 2-31 weekends only during winery hours of 11am-5pm. Contact information: (203) 778-3982.

I would love to see you there or at anytime during the weekend in the month of October. I will be there on Saturdays and Sundays 11:30-5:00."{

Friday, September 11, 2015

Tiffany Johnson MFA '12 invites you to her show at The Miss Porters School August 24-October 4. An exhibition of new and some old works at Gilbert Gallery Dining Hall.
To view by appointment please contact the Visual Arts Department at: 860-409-3701 and ask for Grier Torrence

last Members' Show of the season! Bring your best work in on Saturday to participate.

The show will run from September 13th to October 12th. Our great judges are past KAA President, Paul Gould, and painters Trudy Walter and Pamela Reese. Don't forget, five Awards of Excellence at $100 a piece will be given out!

Make plans to escape the cold and snow this winter. . .

Paint & Play on the stunning island of Vieques!

A 6-Day Creative Getaway -- Feb. 22 - Feb. 27, 2016

From the very first time I set foot on Vieques, a small sea-washed island in the Caribbean, I knew this beautiful and serene tropical paradise would be the perfect setting for a painting workshop and vacation.

I would love you to join us this February, 2016 for a memorable, creative experience. Relax, paint and play on the Enchanted Isle of Vieques!

Reception
and Awards - Saturday, October
3, 2015 3 p.m.

Pamela Hochstetter '80 is partnering with a wellness/healing center in Ridgefield, CT, "Turning Point Reiki, LLC" with JoAnn Duncan who is a Reiki Master Teacher and Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner.Pamela will be offering workshops and classes at the center and in her studio. To see the schedules visit www.pamelahochstetter.com

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Marcella Kovac '04 created a project for herself: to take one photograph every day of Seaside Park, "The Seasides," for one year in order to document the park's importance to the city and its "everyday beauty" throughout the four seasons. The result is a treasury of all that is beautiful, evocative, moody and surprising about the park, whose founding was spurred in the 1860s by a donation of land from entrepreneur P.T. Barnum and other city pillars. Primarily designed by noted architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Seaside Park was listed in 1982 on the National Register of Historic Places .

Now that the project is completed, Kovac said, she intends to create a coffee-table book, postcards and prints from the collection - all of which she wants ready for the annual Bridgeport Art Trail and "open studios" Nov. 12-15. (The collection will be on view at her Elm Street studio during a reception on Friday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 10 p.m., with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Friends of Seaside Park.)

Marcella is the founder, partner and creative director at The Bananaland , on the third floor of the old Schwerdle Stamp Factory at 162 Elm St. in downtown Bridgeport. Described as a "creative agency," the company specializes in graphic design, marketing, website development, social media and product branding.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

The 2015 Juried Art Show will open on Saturday, Oct. 3. It will continue on Oct. 4, 10, and
11. Receiving will be on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 3 - 7 p.m. Pick up is on Sat., Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon or
artists can leave their work up until the end of the season, Oct. 25.

Please remember that artwork cannot exceed 32"x40"
unless only one piece is submitted. Also, on Sundays, there will be
performances in the salon between 3 &4 p.m. Artwork
can be viewed before and after that time.

Ival Stratford-Kovner '86, '02 and Alumni Association Board member has received a request to speak at Harvard University this Fall - discussing her artwork and career - she adds, "looking forward to visiting with friends while in the area!"

Saturday, August 29, 2015

David writes, "A big Thank you to The New England Sculptors Assocation for the honor of awarding me with the "The Gibbons Prize for New England Sculptors" for "Black and Red" which is showing at the Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum and Visitor Center in South Berwick, Maine. This is the first time they have awarded the prize!"New England Sculptors Association (NESA)

Saturday, August 22, 2015

David Skora writes, "To all former Graphic Design Students: I have a teaching opportunity in the Danbury area.The gig is at the Wooster School in Danbury. It is a graphic design class taught on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3-5pm. If you are interested let me know."

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Freelance opportunity at Hearst for photographers:
Work for the News Times and other local Hearst papers as a freelance photographer shooting fun local events. Check out the "SEEN" page to seen examples of past gigs: www.newstimes.com/seen
We are looking for photographers with minimal experience and their own camera. You must have some examples of past work and be willing to mingle with crowds!
Anyone interested in learning more should email lryan@scni.com with the subject "SEEN photographer inquiry."

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Susan Lang of My Dad's Truck writes, "We are thrilled to return to the Newtown Arts Festival on Saturday, September 19. We play at noon straight up and will have plenty of family fun to get everybody singing and smiling...and maybe even dancing a step or two! Cost of admission is $5 at the entrance to the festival; all proceeds benefit arts programs in Newtown. Other details in the link below, including the schedule of performers. We hope you will join us for what is sure to be a wonderful afternoon of art, music, and beautiful weather!"

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Sunday, August 9, 2015

To honor the passing of Jim Hanrahan and his powerful support for the arts there will be a Memorial /Benefit at Edmond Town Hall in the Alexandria Room, Newtown, Connecticut on August 15th from 3-5.Proceeds will support various art programs in the area.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Marsha Doran presents 'Fragmented Symbols' at Chelsea gallery show

The Blue Mountain Gallery in Chelsea is currently presenting a series of works by Marsha Doran for an exhibition titled Fragmented Symbols. For this show, Doran unveils mixed media abstract pieces consisting of materials such as dress patterns, tissue paper, glue, acrylic paint, pencil, paper, marker, and ink. Doran’s subjects touch on religion and mythology by depicting various symbols like crosses, stars, or flowers. She starts out by creating sketches of these symbols which she dismantles, and then rearranges them so that they’re presented in a new manner that still honors their underlying meaning.
For instance, one piece titled Crosses features several images of the iconic symbol of Catholicism arranged haphazardly with red, gold, and white paint resembling fire to illustrate the notion of crosses being burned. Snippets of text are blended in reading messages such as “We all have our crosses to bear, we carry them heavily out of love for our brothers in arms.” Similarly, Star of David includes images of the iconic symbol of Judaism that overlap and covered primarily in white paint with touches of blue and gold. In the center of the painting is a small, clearly outlined navy blue box with a clear image of the star. In addition, there are snippets of text embedded in the piece including a dictionary definition of the Star of David.
Another work titled Lotus depicts the legendary plant which can be found in many corners of the globe with in numerous forms, but the classic Lotus flowers have pink and white leaves that are shaped like a bowl with a yellow center. Those lotuses are native to Asia and serves as a symbol to Hindu and Buddhist religions to represent reincarnation and divine beauty.
Marsha Doran studied at Western Connecticut State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Studio art and Painting before earning her Master’s degree of Fine Arts in Painting from Boston University. She has also studied at SUNY Purchase in New York as well as at the Vermont Studio Center. She lives in Connecticut and has exhibited her work throughout the New England and New York area. Many of her paintings have been purchased into private collections, both nationally and internationally.
At The Blue Mountain Gallery, 530 W. 25th St., through Aug. 18. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.